Site Electrician

Position:
Site Electrician

Location:

Gloucestershire (commutable from Gloucester, Worcester,

Hours:

Monday - Friday Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled Electrician to join the Engineering team at a rapidly growing food manufacturer. This role is key to ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of production and distribution equipment across the site. The role involves working with a wide range of electrical systems and automated production equipment, requiring strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the production and distribution site.
* Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support.
* Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
* Carry out electrical installation work, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
* Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection standards, and testing protocols.
* Support electrical upgrade and installation projects across the site.
* Conduct scheduled machinery inspections, lubrication, and maintenance tasks.
* Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing.
* Work closely with the Engineering Manager to review and adapt maintenance schedules when required.
* Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications
* City & Guilds 2391-51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations.
* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery is desirable.
* Experience with in manufacturing or FMCG environments is advantageous.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
* Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and safety standards. Why Join Us? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established production facility with a strong reputation for quality and teamwork.

You'll work with in a skilled engineering department, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information.

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